Notes to the consolidated balance sheet
31 December 2008
31 December 2007
x € 1,000
x € 1,000
18. Tax
Tax assets
4,623
7,396
These concern corporation tax credits. In 2008, the tax in respect of
all preceding financial years was settled in accordance with the
returns submitted. The balance as at year-end 2008 relates solely to
the reporting period.
Tax liabilities
(201)
(217)
These concern corporation tax payable by subsidiaries which are
not part of the tax group.
The reconciliation of the effective tax rate with the tax rate applicable to the consolidated financial statements
is as follows:
2008
2008
2007
2007
Amount
Percentage
Amount
Percentage
Standard tax rate
10,704
25.5%
9,023
25.5%
Effect of different tax rates (in other countries)
1,792
4.3%
305
0.9%
Effect of tax loss carryforwards not previously
-
0.0%
(4,310)
(12.2)%
recognised
Effect of substantial-holding privileges
(133)
(0.3)%
(36)
(0.1)%
Use of tax facilities
(3,422)
(8.2)%
(197)
(0.6)%
Total tax expense/tax burden
8,941
21.3%
4,785
13.5%
For the tax expense on the activities not being continued on a permanent basis, see note 7.